Dance Monkey
Tones and I
The Kids Are Coming · 2019
Same call for a classroom setting.
Where will you play it?
Small group, teacher present and able to skip a track quickly.
Age suitability
Years 1–3
Suitable
Years 4–6
Suitable
Years 7–8
Suitable
Secondary
Suitable
What should I know?
Mature ThemesMild
Frustration and performance pressure. Nothing distressing.
Drugs & AlcoholVery mild
Nightlife setting implied rather than described.
Nothing here is strongly open to interpretation, but always trust your read of your own class.
Teacher summary
Broadly fine for school. The song is about being expected to perform on demand, which is a mature but harmless theme. One fleeting nightlife reference and no profanity — a quick listen is worthwhile before assembly use.
Content categories
How the 0–5 scale worksLanguage
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Sexual Content & Romance
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Drugs & Alcohol
1/5Very mild
A fleeting reference to a night out atmosphere.
Violence
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Scary or Dark Themes
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Hate & Discrimination
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Mature Themes
2/5Mild
Touches on pressure to perform for other people and feeling used.
Behaviour & Role Models
0/5None
Nothing of concern found in this category.
Demonstration assessment prepared for this prototype. SafeSong supports your judgement — it doesn’t replace it.